UNT Dallas 2020 Master Plan
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION<br />
KEY THEMES FROM STAKEHOLDER<br />
INTERVIEWS<br />
The campus engagement process surfaced a wide<br />
range of issues, needs and concerns that informed<br />
the campus plan. Topics discussed encompassed<br />
academic programs, space needs, student life and<br />
housing, student success, campus conditions,<br />
community partnerships, sustainability, resilience,<br />
and community health.<br />
The following is a summary of the key themes that<br />
emerged through the interviews (further detail is<br />
provided in Appendix-A to this report):<br />
• There is a strong, consistent commitment to<br />
the university's mission – providing a pathway<br />
for social and economic mobility in <strong>Dallas</strong> and<br />
beyond<br />
• The university is committed to career<br />
readiness, and partnering with the City of<br />
<strong>Dallas</strong> and other entities to provide internship<br />
and externship experiences<br />
• The university has a student-first focus; space<br />
is needed to allow high-touch student support<br />
services<br />
• With rapid growth, space demand is outpacing<br />
supply<br />
• Additional instructional and support space is<br />
a critical need<br />
• Specialized instructional space is needed for<br />
planned new academic programs across all<br />
schools<br />
• A diverse array of on-campus housing is<br />
needed to attract and retain students and<br />
meet different needs<br />
• Additional dining and student life amenities<br />
are needed to support campus life<br />
• Childcare services are critical to meeting the<br />
needs of students and staff<br />
• Facilities are needed to support participation<br />
in the National Association of Intercollegiate<br />
Athletics with initial programs in Men’s and<br />
Women’s Cross Country, Track & Field, and<br />
Basketball<br />
• Students are very sensitive to the cost of<br />
education; preserving affordability is a high<br />
priority<br />
• There is a desire for campus- and communitysupporting<br />
development in areas surrounding<br />
the campus<br />
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